Monday, 31 January 2011

I will be selling my crafty wares at this illustrious event coming up, taking place just a few days before Valentine's Day. Come along and say hi, and take in the delights of gorgeous craftiness as well as the wonderful works of William Morris, housed in this newly renovated gallery, the only one of it's kind dedicated to his work. The event will be Art Deco themed so, dress up if you fancy!

An arrangement of Valentine treats. In the basket on the right: Home printed, handcut, with "To" and "From" printed on the back, reproduction 60's American cards, only £1 each

These are direct sale prices, so online purchase will have .50p extra for p&p.

I will be making new lovable hoop wall decor pieces and cushions covers especially for this event, and whatever else takes my fancy, so watch this space.

"The Craft Guerrilla is an independent collective set up to work with indie Crafts People,Artists and Designers Makers of quality hand made goods.We organise DIY Craft Nights, Crafternoons, Craft Workshops and Craft Markets. www.craftguerrilla.com "

Sunday, 16 January 2011

I received my moleskin for this Art House Co-op project months ago. As it is with things one have gads of time to do, I left it till the last minute to start it. So, what should have been something meant to be filled in day by day, week by week, like a sketchbook usually works, I had to create something in a couple of weeks. Thus, my `Lost & Found treasure box sketchbook was born. You can see roughly how the process took place in the slideshow.

I struggled to pick a theme for it. There were about 50 to choose from. But, in the end "I am a scavenger" jumped out and bit me. I knew this was a true part of my nature, and that I could have some fun with it. I decided to use my candy jar full of found objects as my source of material. They were objects I collected over a 5 year period from when my little boy started school, age 4. They definitely reflected my scavenger tendencies. But, now with time short, I had to get creative. Anyway, a series of drawings of bits and bobs found on the street might have become rather tedious (sour grapes?) but, I did have this fantastic resource and a story to go with it, so I decided to turn my sketchbook into a piece of book art which also expressed a part of my life. I made a selection of my found objects, sat down at my computer and put together some background and quotes. A concept, and story with pictures, was conceived around my love of picking up shiny or colourful bits of detritus I found in my neighbourhood.

About Me

I started life as a mini artist to my artist parents. I have been immersed in creativity all my life. Creating life, creating art, making crafty things and collecting vintage fashion, collectibles and home wares are my passions. My other labour of love is The Dandy Lion Market, "a monthly fixture showcasing independent vintage items and affordable arts and crafts from the comfort of a friendly boozer", as said by Time Out.